David Garcelon Named Director of Culinary for
The
Waldorf=Astoria Hotel in New York City

NEW YORK –
(Sept. 29, 2011) – A 20-year veteran of
executive chef positions around North America, David Garcelon has been
named
director of culinary for The Waldorf=Astoria Hotel. He will be
responsible for the entire kitchen operation of the iconic hotel which
serves
as the flagship property for Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts.

Prior to joining The Waldorf=Astoria, Garcelon served as executive
chef of the 1,364-room Fairmont Royal York Hotel in Toronto, where he
led
Canada’s largest hotel kitchen. He also served as executive chef
for The
Fairmont Southampton Bermuda; Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, Jasper,
Alberta; and
CP Hotels’ The Lodge at Kananaskis, Kananaskis, Alberta.

“We are proud to welcome David to The Waldorf=Astoria Hotel,” said
General Manager Eric O. Long. “His history of commanding the
kitchens of
progressively larger and more complex hotels has prepared him well to
helm our
culinary operations.”

He is a graduate of Cornell University and the Culinary Institute
of Canada, and is a Certified Food and Beverage Executive with the
American
Hotel & Motel Association and a Certified Executive Chef with the
American
Culinary Federation.

The
epicenter of New York City’s business, social, cultural and political
life, The
Waldorf=Astoria is also one of the city’s most diverse dining
destinations,
with three distinctive restaurants. From the stylish Peacock
Alley, the
jewel of the hotel’s lobby, renowned for its extravagant brunch and
seafood
menu, to Bull & Bear steakhouse, a Manhattan institution, to
Oscar’s
American Brasserie offering casual dining, opportunity awaits.

The
hotel is credited with the creation of such American staples as veal
Oscar,
lobster Newburg, eggs Benedict and (of course) Waldorf salad.
It also helped popularize culinary traditions like Thousand Island
dressing
and red velvet cake.

About
The Waldorf=Astoria:
The Waldorf=Astoria,
an official New York City landmark since 1993, has been an
internationally
recognized symbol of elegance and grace for more than 100 years.
As such
the Art Deco masterpiece, occupying an entire city block of midtown
Manhattan is
at the epicenter of the city’s cultural, commercial, social and
political
life. A grand hotel in the grandest of traditions, with
cosmopolitan
restaurants, bustling lounges and bars, more than 60,000 square feet of
high-tech equipped function space, state-of-the-art business center and
intriguing boutiques, The Waldorf is a microcosm of the city it has
served so
well for so long. The Waldorf=Astoria is a member of Waldorf
Astoria
Hotels & Resorts and Hilton Worldwide. Call 1-800-WALDORF or
visit www.waldorfny.com for
more
information.

About Waldorf Astoria Hotels
& Resorts:
WALDORF ASTORIA is Hilton Worldwide’s luxury
brand of landmark hotels, with each one as singular and timeless as the
brand’s
namesake, The Waldorf=Astoria Hotel in New York. From classic elegance
to
modern grandeur, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts each represent
worldly
sophistication and unparalleled guest service. From sumptuous spas and
culinary
excellence to world-class golf, each hotel and resort offers the
exquisite
accommodations and signature accoutrements that define refinement and
sophistication. Discover Waldorf Astoria by visiting www.waldorfastoria.com. Waldorf Astoria Hotels
&
Resorts, one of Hilton Worldwide’s ten market-leading brands.

About Hilton Worldwide
Hilton Worldwide is the leading global hospitality company,
spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and
resorts to
extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For 92 years, Hilton
Worldwide has
been offering business and leisure travelers the finest in
accommodations,
service, amenities and value. The company is dedicated to continuing
its
tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global
brands. Its brands are comprised of more than 3,750 hotels and
timeshare
properties, with 615,000 rooms in 85 countries and include Waldorf
Astoria
Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Hotels &
Resorts,
DoubleTree by Hilton, Embassy Suites Hotels, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton
Hotels,
Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton and Hilton Grand
Vacations.
The company also manages the world-class guest reward program Hilton
HHonors®. For more information about the company, visit www.HiltonWorldwide.com or
connect with Hilton Worldwide at www.HiltonWorldwideGlobalMediaCenter.com.